By Robert James

Specialties

Based in New York City’s Lower East Side, James strives to maintain a brand that balances innovation and inspiration, while honoring the tradition of honest, hard work. Inspired by music and historic men’s garments and themes, and guided by the spirit of his humble beginnings, James’s designs appeal to high-​end men’s fashion books as well as the average guy. James aims to make every man who wears his clothing feel as handsome as the clothes themselves.

History

Established in 2008.

By Robert James is the brainchild of Robert James, a rural Ohio native whose menswear brand is founded on timeless handsome classics with a modern twist. After graduating from The Ohio State University and FIT, James pursued a design career in apparel design, with the purpose of honing his skills for his own brand. That day has arrived and James now works to bring his passion for men’s fashion to life by designing, a head to toe line of jackets, coats, jeans, trousers, and craft knitwear.

Meet the Business Owner

Robert J.

Business Owner

Robert James J.

Designer Bio:

Designer Robert James was raised in rural Ohio, where quality was measured not by luxurious fabrics or short– lived trends, but by the ability to last and take a beating. After graduating from FIT and The Ohio State University, James began designing garments for the masses, including (but not limited to) a full collection of menswear. He also began designing his own line, which incorporates the importance of looking sharp or «put together,» as his mother would often say. James, whose collection has been featured in DNR, Metro, Paper, Spin and Playboy, strives to develop and maintain a brand name product that balances innovation and inspiration, while honoring the tradition of honest, hard work.